HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/01/2019 - PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE CSU DIVERSITY SYMPOSIPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, as Colorado's first public institution of higher learning and only land-grant
institution, Colorado State University consistently ranks among the top public universities in the
United States in terms of educational quality and affordability; and
WHEREAS, Colorado State University stands as one of the nation's premier research
universities, maintaining world-class academic programs and is the largest employer and primary
economic driver in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Colorado State University is committed to access, equity and inclusion in
education to more than 32,000 students annually; and
WHEREAS, October 14-18, 2019, Colorado State University will host the 19th annual
Diversity Symposium Conference; and
WHEREAS, this conference serves as an opportunity for the Colorado State University
and Fort Collins communities to come together to learn and engage in critical dialogue related to
issues of education, diversity, inclusion, equity and respect; and
WHEREAS, Colorado State University and Fort Collins have grown up together and
partnered in making this city one of the nation’s most desirable places to live and work; and
WHEREAS, to remain one of the nation’s most desirable places to live and work, we
must remain committed to educating our community about inclusion and respect of all
individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins and proud
alumnus, do hereby recognize the
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
DIVERSITY SYMPOSIUM
occurring October 14 through October 18, and its role in improving the lives of the community
members of this city, this state and the world.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 1st day of October, A.D. 2019.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk